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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.21 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.21 and 127.59 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.21 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.21 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.21 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 30,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137.40/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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